Peer Review Policy

The Journal of Advanced Business and Finance Studies (JABFS) is committed to ensuring the quality, integrity, and academic rigor of all published content through a double-blind peer review process. This process guarantees that both the reviewer and the author remain anonymous throughout the evaluation, promoting fairness and objectivity.

1. Review Model

  • Double-Blind Review—The identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to avoid bias.

  • Independent Evaluation – Each manuscript is evaluated by at least three qualified reviewers who are experts in the relevant subject area.

2. Review Process Steps

  1. Initial Screening—All submissions undergo preliminary assessment by the Editor-in-Chief or an assigned Section Editor to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope and compliance with basic submission requirements.

  2. Plagiarism Check—Manuscripts are screened using similarity detection software before being sent for review.

  3. Reviewer Assignment—Suitable reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, research experience, and absence of conflicts of interest.

  4. Review Timeline – Reviewers are given 2–4 weeks to evaluate manuscripts and provide detailed feedback.

  5. Decision Making—Based on reviewers’ recommendations, the editor will make one of the following decisions:

    • Accept

    • Accept with minor revisions

    • Revise and resubmit (major revisions)

    • Reject

  6. Revision Stage – Authors are expected to address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

  7. Final Decision – The editorial board reviews the revised submission and makes the final publication decision.

3. Reviewer Guidelines

  • Reviews must be objective, constructive, and respectful.

  • Reviewers should identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

  • Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editor immediately.

4. Ethical Considerations in Peer Review

  • Reviewers must not use unpublished information from the manuscript for personal advantage.

  • Suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices must be reported to the editor.

5. Transparency and Quality Assurance

  • The editorial team monitors review quality and may provide feedback to reviewers.

  • The journal may periodically update its review policy to reflect best practices in scholarly publishing.

Commitment Statement
Through a rigorous and unbiased double-blind peer review process, JABFS ensures that all published research meets the highest standards of academic excellence and contributes meaningfully to the fields of business and finance.